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المملكة: Urgent prohibiting 15 activities in grocery stores … and new requirements for selling meat and tobacco
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has adopted new regulatory requirements for Grocery stores , catering and central markets in the Kingdom, with the aim of developing the retail environment, controlling commercial activities, and achieving the highest standards of safety and public health in displaying and storing products." target ="_Blank"> The requirements accurate details that included the permitted activities within the facilities, the lower spaces required for each activity, along with commercial panel regulations, design requirements, ventilation, air conditioning, safety, storage, and regulatory practices associated with the offered products.
The ministry explicitly prevented the sale of a number of activities inside grocery stores, while it allowed them to practice it within catering and central markets, provided that it is composed of the areas specified for each activity. Unconscued pickles, epics that serve fresh or refrigerated meat, fresh marine products, each of which requires an area of no less than 16 square meters." target ="_Blank"> Tobacco products , bakeries that are classified according to their type to a regular bakery with an area of 35 square meters, a semi -automatic bakery with an area of 150 square meters, a 200 -meter square bakery. Where the required spaces range between 16 and 25 square meters depending on the type of activity. Match urban code
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Activities in violation of groceries
The ministry explicitly prevented the sale of a number of activities inside grocery stores, while it allowed them to practice it within catering and central markets, provided that it is composed of the areas specified for each activity. Unconscued pickles, epics that serve fresh or refrigerated meat, fresh marine products, each of which requires an area of no less than 16 square meters." target ="_Blank"> Tobacco products , bakeries that are classified according to their type to a regular bakery with an area of 35 square meters, a semi -automatic bakery with an area of 150 square meters, a 200 -meter square bakery. Where the required spaces range between 16 and 25 square meters depending on the type of activity.
Match urban code With regard to commercial paintings, the ministry stressed the need to adhere to the sequence of priorities when designing and installing paintings, starting with the urban code or design directives approved for the region, then the organizational guide for the panels issued by the competent secretariat, and finally the guide for the panels issued by the ministry. Facilities also obligated that the commercial panel data be identical to the license data, and the removal of commercial panels was required after canceling the license and returning the site to its original condition. In the absence of a registered trademark for the facility, the unified commercial plate must be adopted by the ministry, and it is prohibited to use it unauthorized. During accredited engineering offices. The Ministry allowed the establishments the ability to add the “Drive Throw” auto service, provided that they are included in the building permit. Air conditioning units requirements < /h2> The requirements were obligated to install air conditioning units that match the Saudi mechanical code, and to ensure the facility’s temperature remains between 16 and 25 degrees Celsius over time, with devices compatible with the requirements of energy efficiency and the presence of a efficiency card. She also stressed the provision of effective ventilation methods that prevent the transmission of air from polluted areas to clean, covering ventilation holes with a metal grille that prevents entry of insects and rodents, in addition to installing anti -stainless filters within the lips and hobbies, and adhering to the chimney guide if they are installed. 25% of the total area of the facility, or a maximum square meter, and to be inside the facility away from the interface. With regard to fire prevention, it was required to adhere to all the requirements of the Saudi Building Code for Fire Protection, with the necessity of obtaining a municipal license before operation, and prohibiting the practice of any activity that is not included in the license, or changing the area without amending the license, or practicing the activity after the end of its duration, or using public sidewalks without a occupancy license. With the exception of the necessary posters such as work time and payment, it indicated that the approved situations from closing or using them in violation methods. She also stressed the necessity of providing a first aid fund within the facility, and obtaining regular permits in the event of providing home delivery service. And she indicated that any use of water or ice inside the facility should be in conformity with the Saudi standard specifications and suitable for human consumption. She stressed that the display method within the commercial facilities is clear and easy to access, while preventing the use of walls or stairs as areas of display or storage, and the need to install guiding panels to divide the products according to the activities. The width of medicines, contact lenses, glasses, and medical tools within these facilities were also prevented. With regard to energy drinks, it was obligated to display them in custom refrigerators or shelves, with a clear warning that prevents their sale to those under 16 years. />
prevented placement of shelves over refrigerators to avoid overcrowding and poor ventilation. It was obligatory that the equipment and tools have soft, non -porous surfaces, easy to clean, and connected to a sewage system, while preventing their storage in contaminated places such as toilets or under pipes. Providing special ponds to wash hands and tools, and use clean mobilization tools with an introductory card. It also required that the meat be sealed from approved slaughterhouses and stored in tight packages with stickers that show their type and source, with a transparent separation between the preparation and width area and refrigerators with a temperature ranging from zero to 4 degrees Celsius. With control of the time and temperature of the soaking and peeling, and ensuring that the product is followed accurately."Text-Align: Jusify">
Cooling products
The requirements also included obliging commercial facilities to control temperatures when cooling (5 degrees Celsius or less », freezing (-18 degrees Celsius», and hot memorization (60 degrees Celsius or higher), with a documentation of temperatures and constantly monitoring. Removing or modifying the dates of validity, or using misleading slogans or images, with the requirement of using the qr code when needed. It also prevented smoking within the facility, and any kind of advertising or promoting tobacco products. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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Air conditioning units requirements < /h2> The requirements were obligated to install air conditioning units that match the Saudi mechanical code, and to ensure the facility’s temperature remains between 16 and 25 degrees Celsius over time, with devices compatible with the requirements of energy efficiency and the presence of a efficiency card. She also stressed the provision of effective ventilation methods that prevent the transmission of air from polluted areas to clean, covering ventilation holes with a metal grille that prevents entry of insects and rodents, in addition to installing anti -stainless filters within the lips and hobbies, and adhering to the chimney guide if they are installed. 25% of the total area of the facility, or a maximum square meter, and to be inside the facility away from the interface. With regard to fire prevention, it was required to adhere to all the requirements of the Saudi Building Code for Fire Protection, with the necessity of obtaining a municipal license before operation, and prohibiting the practice of any activity that is not included in the license, or changing the area without amending the license, or practicing the activity after the end of its duration, or using public sidewalks without a occupancy license. With the exception of the necessary posters such as work time and payment, it indicated that the approved situations from closing or using them in violation methods. She also stressed the necessity of providing a first aid fund within the facility, and obtaining regular permits in the event of providing home delivery service. And she indicated that any use of water or ice inside the facility should be in conformity with the Saudi standard specifications and suitable for human consumption. She stressed that the display method within the commercial facilities is clear and easy to access, while preventing the use of walls or stairs as areas of display or storage, and the need to install guiding panels to divide the products according to the activities. The width of medicines, contact lenses, glasses, and medical tools within these facilities were also prevented. With regard to energy drinks, it was obligated to display them in custom refrigerators or shelves, with a clear warning that prevents their sale to those under 16 years. />
prevented placement of shelves over refrigerators to avoid overcrowding and poor ventilation. It was obligatory that the equipment and tools have soft, non -porous surfaces, easy to clean, and connected to a sewage system, while preventing their storage in contaminated places such as toilets or under pipes. Providing special ponds to wash hands and tools, and use clean mobilization tools with an introductory card. It also required that the meat be sealed from approved slaughterhouses and stored in tight packages with stickers that show their type and source, with a transparent separation between the preparation and width area and refrigerators with a temperature ranging from zero to 4 degrees Celsius. With control of the time and temperature of the soaking and peeling, and ensuring that the product is followed accurately."Text-Align: Jusify">
Cooling products
The requirements also included obliging commercial facilities to control temperatures when cooling (5 degrees Celsius or less », freezing (-18 degrees Celsius», and hot memorization (60 degrees Celsius or higher), with a documentation of temperatures and constantly monitoring. Removing or modifying the dates of validity, or using misleading slogans or images, with the requirement of using the qr code when needed. It also prevented smoking within the facility, and any kind of advertising or promoting tobacco products. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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prevented placement of shelves over refrigerators to avoid overcrowding and poor ventilation. It was obligatory that the equipment and tools have soft, non -porous surfaces, easy to clean, and connected to a sewage system, while preventing their storage in contaminated places such as toilets or under pipes. Providing special ponds to wash hands and tools, and use clean mobilization tools with an introductory card. It also required that the meat be sealed from approved slaughterhouses and stored in tight packages with stickers that show their type and source, with a transparent separation between the preparation and width area and refrigerators with a temperature ranging from zero to 4 degrees Celsius. With control of the time and temperature of the soaking and peeling, and ensuring that the product is followed accurately."Text-Align: Jusify">
Cooling products
The requirements also included obliging commercial facilities to control temperatures when cooling (5 degrees Celsius or less », freezing (-18 degrees Celsius», and hot memorization (60 degrees Celsius or higher), with a documentation of temperatures and constantly monitoring. Removing or modifying the dates of validity, or using misleading slogans or images, with the requirement of using the qr code when needed. It also prevented smoking within the facility, and any kind of advertising or promoting tobacco products.
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